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17 Interesting Things You Need To know About Vitamin E

1)Vitamin E is also known as “Tocopherol”.
2)Taking vitamin E by mouth will help reduce anxiety, depression and cravings in some women with PMS (Premenstrual syndrome).

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3)It increases the level of testosterone as such increases sex drive
4)The required daily intake of vitamin E is 15mg for both man and woman

5)In men, vitamin E increases sperm count and sperm motility. Also, taking it by mouth improves pregnancy rates for men with fertility problems.

6)DO NOT CRUSH OR CHEW VITAMIN E CAPSULES.

7)Taking vitamin E together with vit C help improve vision
8)It has antioxidant properties and helps the nerves work well.
9)You can be allergic to it and toxity due to overdosage of vitamin E is possible.

10)The side effects of vitamin E are rare but they include
-Nausea
-Diarrhea
And some not included here

11)It is a fat soluble vitamin
12)In older people, it can help strengthen the muscles and boost physical strength.

13)Taking vitamin E 2days before menstruation starts can help decrease pain and reduce menstrual blood loss.
14)Vitamin E increases the effects and side effects of cyclosporine as such should not be taken with it.

15)Vitamin E also increase the rate at which the liver breaks down certain drugs as such consult your healthcare provider if you are to take vitamin E with any other drug.

16)Vitamin E should not be taken together with drugs meant to lower cholesterol level.

17)Vitamin E (especially high dose) should not be taken together with Aspirin,Warfarin, Ibuprofen, diclofenac... This is because vitamin E can interfere with blood clotting as such can lead to easy bruising and bleeding when taken with those drugs which act as a blood thinner.

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Natural sources of vitamin E include:

-Vegetable oil
-Green leafy vegetables like spinach and broccoli 🥦🥬
-Nuts like peanuts, almonds 🥜